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Everything you need to know about tyres — from checking your tread to understanding run-flats. Written by people who fit tyres every day.
The legal minimum in the UK is 1.6mm — but most experts say replace at 3mm. Here's how to check yours at home, what to look for, and what happens if you ignore it.
Read the guide →Blowouts are terrifying and often avoidable. Understand the real causes — underinflation, heat, age, and impact damage — so you can reduce your risk.
Read the guide →The gap in stopping distances between budget and premium tyres is bigger than you think. Here's what the data actually says — and when it's safe to go budget.
Read the guide →Wrong tyre pressure costs you fuel, shortens tyre life, and can be dangerous. Takes two minutes to check. Here's exactly how to do it right.
Read the guide →That yellow horseshoe symbol on your dashboard means your tyre pressure monitoring system has flagged something. Here's what it means, what to check first, and when to call us.
Read the guide →Run-flats let you drive up to 50 miles on zero pressure — but they can't be repaired, cost more, and wear differently. Everything you need to know before buying.
Read the guide →Yorkshire roads are notorious for potholes. Here's how to identify pothole damage, when a tyre is safe to continue on, and how to claim back the cost from the council.
Read the guide →All-season tyres are a compromise. Winter tyres are purpose-built. With Yorkshire winters getting colder and wetter, here's an honest breakdown of what's right for you.
Read the guide →Worn tread is just one sign. Sidewall cracks, bulges, vibration and age all matter too. Here's a quick seven-point check you can do in your driveway.
Read the guide →No waiting room. No lift queue. No wasted half-day. A mobile tyre fitter brings everything to you. Here's exactly what happens from your call to the moment we drive away.
Read the guide →Need a tyre now?
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